On January 7, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee formally scheduled its consideration of the "Crypto Markets Structure Act" (CLARITY Act) for Thursday, January 15, 2026. Committee Chairman Tim Scott emphasized that the committee would "do whatever it takes" to hold a formal vote, racing against time to clear legislative obstacles before the January 30 federal spending deadline and avoid the potential impact of another government shutdown. Following the vote, the bill will be submitted to the full Senate for consideration.
With the January 15 vote approaching, the global financial community is watching closely, as the outcome will determine whether 2026 will be the year the United States finally formulates a comprehensive national digital age policy.
